Vagal afferent and reflex responses to changes in surface osmolarity in lower airways of dogs
Pisarri TE, Jonzon A, Coleridge HM, Coleridge JC
Journal of Applied Physiology · 1992
Key finding
Our results suggest that non-isosmotic fluid in the lower airways initiates defense reflexes by stimulating pulmonary and bronchial C-fibers and rapidly adapting receptors.
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Pisarri, T. E., Jonzon, A., Coleridge, H. M., & Coleridge, J. C. (1992). Vagal afferent and reflex responses to changes in surface osmolarity in lower airways of dogs. Journal of Applied Physiology, 73(6), 2305-2313. https://doi.org/10.1152/jappl.1992.73.6.2305
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